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Midland 74-250C SAME Handheld Weather Alert Radio
 
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Midland 74-250C SAME Handheld Weather Alert Radio

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Technical Details

  • Recieves All NOAA Weather Channels
  • S.A.M.E. Technology
  • Large LCD Display
  • 56 Different Watches or Warnings Displayed
  • Clock with Dual Alarm and built in Thermometer with Freeze Warning
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Product Details

Product Manual [433kb PDF]
  • Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 9.4 x 6.5 inches ; 5.2 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B00009Q39V
  • Item model number: Q2210A#ABA
  • Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #11,482 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)

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  • Date first available at Amazon.com: May 23, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Stay informed of current local weather and hazard conditions whether you're camping, hiking, hunting, or just hanging around the house with this handheld Midland weather alert radio. Capable of receiving seven National Oceanic & Atmospheric Association (NOAA) channels--each of which receives emergency advisories on tornadoes, floods, severe thunderstorms, civil danger warnings, and more--the 74-250C is a must for people who live in high-risk weather areas, or for people who just want a little extra protection when hitting the outdoors. Plus, the seven NOAA channels offer coverage for roughly 93 percent of the U.S., so most residents are well covered regardless of where they live.

Another valuable function is the radio's Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) reception. SAME allows users to program the radio to sound an alert only when weather and other emergencies threaten a specific county or counties. The technology eliminates all alerts from other areas, so users won't perk up their ears each time the alert sounds only to learn that the emergency is actually 100 miles up the highway. The 74-250C's memory system accepts up to nine counties, so you can monitor a broad swatch of counties at once or restrict it to one.

Should an alert occur, users have a choice of three warning systems: a 90 dB siren, a voice alert, or a flashing red LED light. The siren is the best option for people who might not have their radios nearby at all times, while the latter two alerts are a bit less extreme on the ears. The digital panel, meanwhile, displays up to 56 messages, so you'll instantly know what's coming your way. Additional features include a built-in thermometer with a freeze alert that notifies you when the temperature drops below freezing, a full-function clock with an alarm and snooze button, an external earphone jack, and a water-resistant housing.

The radio, which works with two AA batteries (not included), measures 2.38 by 4 by 1.25 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one-year warranty.

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74-250C radio, user's manual.



Product Description

Midland Compact Weather Radio. Receive NOAA weather broadcasts on 7 frequencies with this water resistant Midland Compact Weather Radio. You'll get coverage in 95% of the U.S.A. Digital panel displays up to 56 messages, including built-in Fahrenheit / Celsius thermometer. This Weather Radio also alerts you when it's going to freeze. Its dual alarm clock with snooze is handy when you're camping. In-unit battery charging. Order yours now! Midland Compact Weather Radio, Yellow

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39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars I've tried them all -- this one is better than most, August 6, 2005
By Mel Beckman (Oxnard not just a pretty name, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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Alas, the problem is that none of the handheld S.A.M.E. radios are very good. The main problem is short battery life -- the best units run perhaps a few days in monitoring mode, the worst a few hours. This one runs for about a week if you don't touch it, but manipulating the controls consumes the batteries in less than a day.

The other problem is the user interface. Why do manufacturers insist on overloading controls to the point of idiocy? I have to read the manual every time I want to change a setting on any of these radios -- the interaces are completing nonintuitive.

Despite these caveats, the Midland 74-250C does its job -- a reasonably sensetive receiver and clear alph-numeric LCD display. I had to buy one of every handheld S.A.M.E radio available for a product review, and this one is the winner.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Midland 74-250 weather radio, August 30, 2003
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The Midland 74-250 weather radio is good choice for weather alerts while pursuing outdoors activities as it has many alerts and the S.A.M.E.(Specific Area Message Encoding) feature, but keep in mind some negatives:

When I purchased mine, It was listed as having rechargable batteries and a wall charger. It apparently no longer comes with it. From the Midland web site (an older page):

"Includes:
Alarm Clock
Digital Thermometer
Digital Clock
9 Programmable S.A.M.E
Rechargeable Batteries
Wall Charger"

and from the FAQ:

"Q. What charger for the 74-250 Handheld Weather Radio?
Ans. 200 Milliamp 6volt charger, and please make sure that the plug fits the jack."

Midland does not list a charger.
The radio loses the date and time when the batteries are changed, but it keeps the county code.
Programming is difficult, keep the manual handy.
Both alarms are turned on when the batteries are changed.
It requires a coin or similar item to open the battery door.

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Great for emergency -- but of no use as a warning monitor, February 4, 2006
By Thomas Murphy (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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Like others have said, this radio performs poorly with respect to battery life. The display is good, reception is fine, but put it in warning mode where it is just listening for alerts and batteries are lucky to make a week. The controls are not hard to use but the quality is poor and I have buttons that stick on occasion. So, you need something to dump in an emergency backpack for use after an emergency this is great but if you want to monitor for events you want wall power combined with batteries.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

1.0 out of 5 stars Works but is such a pain to use
Radio works but reception is spotty even in a metro area SAME is ok and works as programed but hard to get the unit to work as it should. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Steve

1.0 out of 5 stars does not alert you to emergencies
June 10, 2008: The National Weather Service issues a Tornado Watch for the entire state of Vermont. You would think this weather radio, turned on and with fresh batteries, would... Read more
Published 16 months ago by FreeskierInVT

4.0 out of 5 stars Works OK if you know its limitations
Like others say, battery life is short. I don't know where to get a wall power supply, but it would be nice. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Farmdog

2.0 out of 5 stars surprizingly difficult to use
You would think a weather radio would be pretty simple to use, but this one takes counterintuitive to a new level. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Johnny Buffalkill

4.0 out of 5 stars Weather Radio
I bought the Midland to replace an Oregon Scientific that would not trigger on SAME alerts. As a member of SkyWarn, I need to get alerts when they happen. Read more
Published 23 months ago by R. Tripi

3.0 out of 5 stars Midland 74-250C SAME Handheld Weather Alert Radio
Functions perfectly but operating system is very unintuitive, must consult owner's manual often, and even that is poorly written. Read more
Published on November 25, 2007 by Norman Allan

5.0 out of 5 stars Portable weather alert radio
Product shipped fast, was fairly easy to set up, while we haven't had any alerts yet since I received it, I'm confident it will work as advertised. Read more
Published on September 27, 2007 by Jerry Trusty

3.0 out of 5 stars Easier than I thought to program
I almost decided against purchasing this radio after reading the reviews concerning the difficulties people had programming this unit. Read more
Published on July 6, 2007 by Linda Voll

1.0 out of 5 stars Piece of junk
I consider myself to be fairly computer literate -- I chase storms with a laptop hooked up to a GPS unit attached to a virtual COM splitter feeding into several mapping and radar... Read more
Published on May 5, 2007 by Fidel Castro

2.0 out of 5 stars Works well but tak a pass on purchase
This unit is difficult to set up as the functions are not at all intuitive. Once set up it performs well but battery life is short lived, about a week at most. Read more
Published on April 21, 2007 by L. Garuti

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